Durabook R8-Ex
ATEX Zone 2 / 22 Windows Tablet
R8-Ex
ATEX Zone 2 / 22 Windows Tablet
Introducing the Durabook R8 EX Tablet, the world’s lightest and most compact rugged tablet in its class. Engineered for demanding environments, this versatile device offers unparalleled durability and performance. With MIL-STD-810H and IP65 certifications, the R8 EX withstands dust, water, and drops from up to four feet, ensuring reliability in extreme temperatures, wet conditions, and dusty environments.
Powered by Intel® 11th Generation processors, the R8 EX delivers outstanding computing power, enabling smooth multitasking and handling complex applications efficiently. Its 8-inch sunlight-readable display with multi-touch capabilities ensures clear visibility and ease of use even in bright outdoor conditions, accommodating both finger and glove touch.
Stay connected with the R8 EX’s advanced connectivity options, including built-in Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and optional 4G LTE. The tablet offers multiple I/O ports, such as USB-C and LAN, for seamless peripheral connection. The hot-swappable battery allows continuous operation, enhancing productivity and efficiency throughout your shift.
Customise the R8 EX to meet your specific needs with different configurations, including additional storage, extended battery packs, and optional barcode scanners. Ideal for professionals in field service, utilities, public safety, and manufacturing, the R8 EX’s rugged design and powerful features enhance productivity in challenging environments.
Key Features
- Compact and Lightweight: Weighs just 0.88kg, making it highly portable.
- Durability: MIL-STD-810H and IP66 certified, with ATEX Zone 2/22 certification.
- Powerful Performance: Equipped with Intel® 12th Generation processors and Intel® Iris® Xe graphics.
- Advanced Connectivity: Includes Thunderbolt™ 4, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and optional 4G LTE.
- Exceptional Display: 8” LCD with DynaVue® technology for clear viewing in sunlight.
- Long Battery Life: Up to 8.5 hours on the main battery, with optional 17-hour high-capacity battery.
- Fanless Design: Coolfinity™ fanless technology for quiet and reliable operation.
- Versatile Touch Modes: Four touch modes (Glove, Stylus, Water, Finger) with optional digitizer.
Revolutionary Computing Performance
Powered by the latest Intel® 12th Generation processors and Intel® Iris® Xe graphics, the R8-EX rugged tablet offers exceptional performance in a compact, lightweight design. Ideal for mobile professionals, it features high-speed data transmission through Thunderbolt™ 4, 4G LTE, GPS, Intel® Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth® V5.3, ensuring seamless connectivity. The tablet also includes a 2MP front camera and an optional 8MP rear camera, enhancing its versatility and functionality for various tasks and environments.
ATEX Certified
Certified for use in hazardous environments, the R8-EX rugged tablet boasts ATEX Zone 2/22 certification, making it suitable for potentially explosive atmospheres. This certification ensures that modern frontline professionals can safely use the device to provide remote support, capture and access critical information, and perform accurate diagnostics in hazardous locations.
Compact Fan-less Design
Compact enough to fit in your hand, the R8-EX is lightweight and portable, weighing just 0.88kg (1.94 lbs). Its Coolfinity™ fanless design ensures quiet operation, enhancing reliability and reducing downtime and repairs. This rugged 8″ tablet offers unparalleled portability and durability, providing an extra layer of security for today’s mobile workforce while maintaining productivity in demanding environments.
Solid Housing
The R8-EX tablet’s robust design empowers field operatives to confidently perform their duties in the harshest environments. Certified to MIL-STD-810H standards, drop-tested from 6 feet, and boasting an IP66 rating, it offers maximum protection against dust, dirt, and water ingress. This makes the R8-EX the most reliable 8” mobile device for supporting modern professionals in digital and remote operations, ensuring they can handle outdoor tasks and heavy workloads effectively.
Unmatched Viewing Capability
The R8-EX features an 8” LCD (1280 x 800) display with proprietary DynaVue® technology, providing up to 800 nits for clear viewing even in direct sunlight. It supports both landscape and portrait modes, allowing users to choose their preferred orientation. The R8-EX also offers four advanced touch modes: Glove, Stylus, Water, and Finger, with an optional digitizer. These features optimize its use for both indoor and outdoor applications, ensuring versatility and ease of use in various environments.
Powerful Battery
With sustained battery power in mind, the R8-EX operates for 8.5 hours on its replaceable main battery, ensuring continuous productivity. For extended use, an optional high-capacity battery provides up to 17 hours of operation, allowing professional workers in hazardous environments to use the tablet across multiple shifts without needing to stop and recharge.
Certification
ATEX Zone 2/22 certified
Ex II 3G Ex ic IIC T4 Gc
Ex II 3D Ex ic IIIB T135°C Dc
Accessories
Tech Specs
| Display | 8.0” LCD (1280 x 800) 800 nits DynaVue® sunlight readable display with capacitive multi-touch screen Optional with digitizer User selectable touch mode for Finger/Water, Glove or Stylus programmable function |
| Operating System | Windows® 11 Pro 64-bit |
| Processors | Intel® Core™ i7-1250U (12th Gen) Processor with vPro™ (12M Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 2P+8E cores) Intel® Core™ i5-1230U (12th Gen) Processor with vPro™ (12M Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 2P+8E cores) Intel® Pentium® Gold Processor 8500 (8M Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 1P+4E cores) |
| Memory | Onboard 8GB up to 16GB (LPDDR4x) |
| Storage | 128GB NVMe PCIe SSD Optional 256GB/512GB/1TB PCIe SSD |
| Graphics | Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics |
| Camera | Integrated 2.0 MP front-facing camera Optional 8.0 MP auto-focus rear camera with flash |
| Audio | Integrated microphone Intel® High Definition Audio Compliant Integrated speaker x 1 |
| I/O Ports | Thunderbolt 4 x 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 (type C) x 1 (support DP) Audio in/out (combo jack) x 1 microSD card (microSDXC) x 1 Docking connector (20-pin Pogo) x 1 Nano SIM card x 1 DC-In jack x 1 Optional USB 3.2 Gen1 (type A) x 12 Optional 1D/2D barcode reader x 12 |
| Keyboard & Input | 4 buttons (1 user-definable key) |
| Wireless & Communications | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (802.11 ax) Bluetooth® V5.3 Optional dedicated GPS module1 Optional GPS and 4G LTE multi-carrier mobile broadband1 |
| Security | Intel® vPro™ Technology (per CPU options) TPM 2.0 NIST BIOS compliant Stealth mode Night vision mode |
| Power | AC adapter : 100-240V, 50Hz-60Hz, 65W Main battery Li-Ion, 7.6V, 3600mAh, 8.5 hours3 Optional long life battery Li-Ion 7.6V, 7200mAh, 17 hours3 Optional swappable battery: 5 minutes swap time4 |
| Dimension & Weight | 227 mm (L) x 150 mm (W) x 20.5 mm (H) 0.88 kg |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty standard |
- GPS/WWAN and dedicated GPS are mutually exclusive.
- Mutually exclusive options.
- Tested using the MobileMark 2014 battery life benchmark. Results may vary under different situations including hardware configuration, software, operating conditions, power management settings and other factors.
- The system will stay operating (within 300 seconds in standby mode) when user swaps the battery.
